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5 issues to be aware of when planning your joint venture [infographic]

JPAbusiness

If you are considering entering into a joint venture, we have created the following infographic t o help you. The infographic lists five issues to be aware of and which should be raised with all parties early in the planning and negotiation stages.

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From Directors to Officers: How Fortune 1000 Companies Are Embracing Delaware’s New Legal Armor

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Neil McCarthy, G. Michael Weiksne, and James Palmiter, DragonGC, on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, and James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr.

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IVSC Perspectives Paper – ESG and Real Asset Valuation

IVSC

ESG and Real Asset Valuation The IVSC publishes Perspectives Papers to explore critical topics and emerging trends in valuation. These papers aim to engage the global valuation community, offering insights and fostering discussions on how the International Valuation Standards (IVS) can be applied in various contexts. While these papers provide valuable guidance, they do not replace the IVS, which remains the definitive framework for valuation professionals.

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Antitrust Cases and Monopoly Lawsuits: Here Are Major Companies Sued by the U.S.

NYT M&A

Below are 15 major cases brought by the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission since late 2020, as President Biden’s top antitrust enforcers have promised to sue monopolies and block big mergers.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Cutting Edge | No. 199

Mckinsey and Company

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Securities Law Updates

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by David A. Bell, Ran Ben-Tzur, and Amanda Rose, Fenwick & West LLP, on Monday, September 23, 2024 Editor's Note: David A. Bell , Ran Ben-Tzur , and Amanda Rose are Partners at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on a Fenwick memorandum by Mr. Bell, Mr. Ben-Tzur, Ms. Rose, and Merritt Steele.

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2024 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Machen McChesney

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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A net-zero reality check

Mckinsey and Company

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.

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Inside Disney’s Star CEO Wars

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kurt Moeller, FTI Consulting, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Kurt Moeller is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting. This post is based on his FTI Consulting memorandum. Epic battles are the stock in trade for The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), and not just on the big screen. Over the past 40 years, Disney has faced three waves of shareholder activism, with the first two resulting in its CEO being replaced.

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ButcherJoseph Welcomes Courtney Funk and Chris Ayala as Associates

Butcher Joseph & Co.

ButcherJoseph & Co. is pleased to announce the addition of Courtney Funk and Chris Ayala as Associates. The post ButcherJoseph Welcomes Courtney Funk and Chris Ayala as Associates appeared first on ButcherJoseph & Co.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Maria. The thing about reparations is that if people actually believe in that, they could open up their own home and their own wallet and help someone immediately today. But they do not do that and instead demand that society in general be taxed more to accommodate the wealth redistribution instead. That’s all any subsidy welfare or charity effort initiated by the government equates to in the end; Another tax.

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A human-centric approach to CEO leadership

Mckinsey and Company

Successful leaders constantly reinvent themselves and their organizations. Critical to this reinvention is adopting an “inside out” approach that focuses on the human aspects of leadership.

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Billionaire Superstar: Public Image and Demand for Taxation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Ricardo Perez-Truglia (UCLA) and Jeffrey Yusof (University of Zurich), on Friday, September 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Ricardo Perez-Truglia is a Professor of Economics at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Jeffrey Yusof is a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Zurich. This post is based on their recent paper. In the United States, 741 billionaires collectively hold a staggering $5.2 trillion in wealth.

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SPACs Try For A Comeback

Global Finance

Is the SPAC back? Maybe, a little. As a group, special purpose acquisition companies have crashed and burned spectacularly. Some 860 SPACs raised money from investors in the frenzied years 2020–2021, according to corporate advisor Kroll. Less than 100 survived. Most SPACs simply folded and returned cash to investors without ever making an acquisition.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Eric Kretz

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Deborah L Smith, MAI. “because you can’t hide your support of a convicted felon and completely unethical businessman. When this blog sounds political I want to barf.” “Am I black, white, colored, or greyscale? Does it matter? Yes, because I have to listen to boorish men all the time who get heads sooooooo big, nobody can walk into the room when they are thinking, or talking, mostly about themselves!

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Advancing inclusive care pathways for people with disabilities

Mckinsey and Company

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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The New Power Brokers: The Rise of Asset Manager Capitalism and the New Economic Order

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Sahand Moarefy , on Sunday, September 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Sahand Moarefy is a corporate attorney and writer. This post is based on his book, The New Power Brokers. On June 2, 2021, after a grueling six month proxy battle with the investment firm Engine No. 1, oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil reported final vote results from its annual shareholder meeting, announcing the election of three of Engine No. 1’s nominees to the company " Exxon " ’s nine-person board.

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Why should you get your small business valued?

BV Specialists

Getting your small business valued is essential, especially if you want to make informed financial and strategic decisions. Here are some key reasons why a business valuation is crucial: Understanding the True Value of Your Business/Internal Planning An appraisal helps you understand what your business is actually worth. Many owners have a general idea, but a formal valuation gives you a clear, objective figure based on market trends, financials, and future potential.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Jeanie

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Deborah L Smith, MAI. Deborah, you chose to launch a personal attack, accusing Baggins of racism and criticizing his political views – despite the fact that he had not actually expressed any such views in his original comment. This inflammatory, accusatory reaction seems to be driven purely by political disagreements, rather than any real engagement with the actual content of the discussion.

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Is the world facing a state of permacrisis?

Mckinsey and Company

Leading economists Mike Spence and Mohamed El-Erian talk about the “pretty complicated and disorienting environment” we face.

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Uptick in the Value of Megadeals and Sponsor Transactions Signal a Further M&A Rebound

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Daniel L. Luks and Justin S. Einhorn, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Daniel L. Luks is a Partner and Justin S. Einhorn is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum. Key Points Aggregate global M&A deal value is up significantly in 2024 (even though deal volume is down), driven in large part by the announcement of megadeals in the U.S., and reflecting an

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Qualcomm Asked Rival Intel if It Would Consider Sale

NYT M&A

While Intel has struggled in recent years, other chipmakers are thriving because of a boom in demand.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Mark H

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Baggins. Not entertained at all. This is how the AMC’s appraisal Foundation, AI, and all the others keep appraisers disorganized and down.

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A road map for revving up the Asian electric two-wheeler market

Mckinsey and Company

As demand for electric two-wheelers takes off, Asian and European OEMs can collaborate to navigate shifting markets.

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Do buy-side analysts in earnings conference calls manipulate stock prices?

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Michael J. Jung (University of Delaware), on Thursday, September 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael J. Jung is an Associate Professor of Accounting at University of Delaware. This post is based on an article forthcoming in the Journal of Corporate Finance by Professor Jung, Professor Gang Hu, Professor M.H. Franco Wong , Professor Danlei Bonnie Yu, and Professor Frank Zhang.

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A Well-Equipped Remote Workforce

Machen McChesney

Companies and workers had to rapidly adjust and improvise during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that work-from-home routines and policies have become more established, employers are creating policies to provide their remote employees with tools for productivity and comfort.

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Telegraph auction: New York Sun owner a frontrunner as deadline looms

The Guardian M&A

Suitors such as Dovid Efune and new Spectator owner Paul Marshall have until end of Friday to submit offers Potential suitors to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph have until the end of Friday to submit second-round offers, with the US owner of the New York Sun and Sir Paul Marshall, the backer of GB News and the new owner of the Spectator, viewed as the frontrunners to win the auction.

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How geopolitical forces are shaping trade in Asia

Mckinsey and Company

Asia’s geopolitical diversity and deeply interconnected trade network are redefining its patterns of trade. Partner Jeongmin Seong describes McKinsey’s analysis of geopolitical forces in the region.

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ESG Overperformance? Assessing the Use of ESG Targets in Executive Compensation Plans

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Adam Badawi (UC Berkeley) and Robert Bartlett (Stanford Law School), on Monday, September 23, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam Badawi is a Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and Robert Bartlett is the W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business and Faculty Co-Director of the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford Law School.

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

It’s a Great Time to Leave the Appraisal Profession. I can hear the chorus of my fellow appraisers rising up in disagreement with me.

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Can TikTok Be Reformed? This Billionaire Wants to Try.

NYT M&A

Frank McCourt hopes to make TikTok safer to use. He’ll have to buy it first.

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Leadership: We know what works, but how do you live it?

Mckinsey and Company

Good leadership is needed more than ever, yet the majority of leaders feel ill-equipped to take on their new roles. Partner Faridun Dotiwala explains why human-centric leadership could be the answer.

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DOJ & SEC Bring Enforcement Actions Against Short Sellers

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maia Gez, Scott Levi, and Tami Stark, White & Case LLP, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Maia Gez , Scott Levi , and Tami Stark are Partners at White & Case LLP. This post is based on a White & Case memorandum by Ms. Gez, Mr. Levi, Ms. Stark, Michelle Rutta , and Jason Ho. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced parallel actions against an activist short seller and his firm, charging them with m

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Comment on Leaving the Appraisal Profession by Diana Nytko

Appraisers Blog

It’s a Great Time to Leave the Appraisal Profession. I can hear the chorus of my fellow appraisers rising up in disagreement with me.